Tap Into Instagram’s New Hashtag Follow Feature

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Sachs Media

With Facebook’s recent algorithm update, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve organic reach. Marketers and PR professionals rejoiced when the Instagram hashtags feature was announced. Hashtags on Instagram provide new means for fostering organic reach and engagement with audiences.

Instagram users can now follow hashtags and see relevant tagged content directly in their news feeds, which our partners at Sachs Media Group note offers brands new opportunities for growth. According to Sachs, this new feature is not only a great way for users to easily discover new content that aligns with their interests, but also an opportunity for brands to reach new audiences without any cost for exposure.

The article explains that brands can tap into this potential by creating a custom hashtag for users to follow and use in posts. It is also important that brands consider their audience’s interests and research what hashtags are most relevant to their brand. Marketers can have inspiration delivered directly to their feeds by following other hashtags that are relevant to the brand.

Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags to be used in each post, which offers brands the ability to experiment with a variety of relevant hashtags and target posts. This update provides marketers with new metrics to consider when measuring performance and identifying opportunities for growth. Read more about ways to harness the potential of Instagram’s new feature on Sachs Media Group’s blog.

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